The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
129 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
69%
Hispanic
(09-10)36%
15%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(09-10)9%
8%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)52%
69%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(09-10)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
74%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Phillips Avenue?
129 students attend Phillips Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Phillips Avenue students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Phillips Avenue offer ?
Phillips Avenue offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Phillips Avenue part of?
Phillips Avenue is part of New Bedford School District.
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